RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Management of infective endocarditis JF Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin JO Drug Ther Bull FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 26 OP 30 DO 10.1136/dtb.2002.40426 VO 40 IS 4 YR 2002 UL http://dtb.bmj.com/content/40/4/26.abstract AB Relevant BNF section: 5.1Infective endocarditis, in which infection or infective vegetations develop on heart valves or other endocardial surfaces, causes considerable morbidity and mortality. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can improve outcome and are therefore essential. Here, we discuss the management of infective endocarditis, concentrating on adult patients.